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HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA REVIEW

2017 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax; Three years ago Toyota took great pains to iron out flaws and place a stronger finish on the cabin presence and related features – the glossy interior finish, lower center console compartments, and smart connectivity technology are standouts. ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Review - Kia Cadenza Limited By John Heilig

2017 Kia Review - Kia Cadenza Limited By John Heilig

2017 Kia Review - Kia Cadenza Limited By John Heilig ... Continue reading

Truck Review: 2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-E Review By John Heilig

Truck Review: 2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-E Review By John Heilig

The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-E ENGINE: 3.5-liter SOHC V6 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 280 hp @ 6,000 rpm/262 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm WHEELBASE: 125.3 in. ... Continue reading

Porsche Macan GTS Review by Rob Eckaus

Porsche Macan GTS Review by Rob Eckaus

The Macan GTS is powered by a twin turbo V-6 that produces 360 horsepower and 369 lbs feet of torque channeled through the Porsche dual clutch transmission (PDK). Coupled with torque vectoring all-wheel drive, Car and Driver tested it to a 13.0 second quarter mile at 105mph. Despite the 4492lb weight, it posted a spect ... Continue reading

2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Review By John Heilig

2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Review By John Heilig

Coupled with the red exterior is a black interior with heated white seats that is as striking as the outside. The front seats are comfortable with a decent amount of side support. You aren’t going racing in a CX-5, unless there’s a new class we haven’t heard of yet, but it’s nice to have that support for more s ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota RAV4 Platinium AWD Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Toyota RAV4 Platinium AWD Review By Steve Purdy

The relatively lithe, 3,500-pound RAV4’s powertrain is a tepid but adequate 2.5-liter, naturally-aspirated, four-cylinder making just 176 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. The conventional 6-speed automatic transmission is calibrated to make it quite responsive on the low end. Acceleration is good on full thro ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Tundra 4WD Limited Review By John Heilig

2017 Toyota Tundra 4WD Limited Review By John Heilig

The Tundra is Toyota’s full-size pickup, and as such it competes with all the American full size trucks. In this case, the Tundra is close to being the biggest vehicle I have driven, at more than 20 feet long. And just because it says “Toyota” on the tailgate, this is a full ‘Murican truck, built in San Antonio ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf Review +VIDEO

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf Review +VIDEO

The 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf is many things; some that shouldn’t come to a surprise like its hatchback stylishness and performance; but you might be surprised to discover this all-electric urban vehicle features a range of 119 miles-per-gallon-equivalent combined before your next charge and offers a faster charge time ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2017 Genesis G90 The Next Level of Luxury Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Car Review: 2017 Genesis G90 The Next Level of Luxury Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2017 Genesis G90 Review By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The Eagles’ rock tune “New Kid in Town” comes to mind. However, although new, this kid is ready to fit in. ... Continue reading

SEMA 2017: Hottest Coupe, Sedan, Truck, 4x4-SUV And Hatch

SEMA 2017: Hottest Coupe, Sedan, Truck, 4x4-SUV And Hatch

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31, 2017 -- The top trending vehicle models in five categories were announced today at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV. ... Continue reading

2017 Genesis G80 Sport - Heels on Wheels Review

2017 Genesis G80 Sport - Heels on Wheels Review

I drove a 2017 Genesis G80 Sport featuring a 365-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 engine and rear-wheel drive paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission featuring SHIFTRONIC technology and paddle shifters. Available in all-wheel or rear-wheel drive, my test drive featured the following standards: sport front seats; 16-way ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID REVIEW ... Continue reading

McLaren 675 LT Spider Review by Rob Eckaus

McLaren 675 LT Spider Review by Rob Eckaus

Manic Limits By Rob Eckaus Last year when the Powerball lottery hit $1 billion dollars, I sat down that night and spec’d out a dream car online. It just happened to be a McLaren 675LT Spider in the same blue color as the one I was able to review. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 28, 2017

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 28, 2017

Auto Lab Radio is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smar ... Continue reading

14th Annual Carspondent.com Active Lifestyle Vehicle Competition

14th Annual Carspondent.com Active Lifestyle Vehicle Competition

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: "Best Value Family" Dodge Durango SRT: "Luxury Family" Jeep® Compass Trailhawk: "Best Value Off-Road" Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Southfork edition: "High Luxury Off-Road" The 14th annual Carspondent.com Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year awards competition was held in Chandler, Arizona, wher ... Continue reading

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